Field HR Generalist - Employee Relations & Leadership

Keller Foundations, LLC; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) + matching

Health, Dental, Vision insurance

Life insurance

PTO

Holiday Pay

Job summary

Keller Foundations is seeking an HR Generalist to support field and non-field teams across North America. You will work closely with operations, drive employee relations, and ensure compliant, practical HR processes in a dynamic, field-driven environment.

This role emphasizes coaching leaders, workforce planning, policy implementation, and risk mitigation. Travel to field locations will be required to build relationships and address issues where work happens, contributing to leadership

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive HR experience with a strong focus on employee relations.
• Experience supporting field-based or multi-site operations (construction, industrial, or similar environments preferred).
• Strong judgment and ability to navigate complex employee situations.
• Proven ability to coach and influence frontline leaders.
• Comfortable working independently while partnering closely with HR Operations and HR Business Partners.
• Willingness to travel to field and locations as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day employee relations matters, including performance concerns, conduct issues, and discipline.
• Conduct and document workplace investigations with a fair, consistent, and thorough approach.
• Partner with leaders to drive compliant, well-reasoned outcomes.
• Escalate complex or high-risk situations to HR Business Partners as needed.
• Provide direct coaching to managers on performance management and employee relations.
• Offer clear, practical guidance on handling employee issues and communication.
• Reinforce leadership expectations, accountability, and consistency in decision-making.
• Build strong, trusted relationships with employees and managers.
• Address concerns early through proactive engagement.
• Support the execution of performance management processes, including coaching, documentation, and separations.
• Partner with leaders on employee development, readiness, and overall team effectiveness.
• Provide input on workforce planning, team structure, and leadership gaps.
• Ensure consistent and practical application of company policies across field and non-field environments.
• Advise leaders on compliance considerations and risk mitigation.
• Support the rollout of HR initiatives in a way that is both effective and operationally realistic.
• Identify trends in employee relations activity, turnover, and performance challenges.
• Share insights with HR Business Partners to address recurring themes and strengthen leadership capability.
• Promote consistency across regions through aligned approaches and decision-making.

Skills

Employee relations

Field-based operations support

Coaching frontline leaders

Judgment & decision making

Travel readiness

Job description

Keller Foundations is seeking an HR Generalist to support field and non-field teams across North America. You will work closely with operations, drive employee relations, and ensure compliant, practical HR processes in a dynamic, field-driven environment.

This role emphasizes coaching leaders, workforce planning, policy implementation, and risk mitigation. Travel to field locations will be required to build relationships and address issues where work happens, contributing to leadership